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Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with beneficiaries of SVAMITVA scheme in MP on 6th October
PM to also distribute e-property cards to over 1.7 lakh beneficiaries
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with the beneficiaries of SVAMITVA scheme in Madhya Pradesh on 6th October at 12:30 PM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also distribute e-property cards to 1,71,000 beneficiaries under the scheme on the occasion.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister will also be present during the event.
About SVAMITVA Scheme
SVAMITVA is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj that aims to provide property rights to the residents of rural inhabited areas. The scheme will pave the way for using property as a financial asset by villagers for taking loans and other financial benefits, like in urban areas. It aims to demarcate inhabited lands in rural areas through the latest surveying drone-technology. The scheme has also provided a boost to the ecosystem of drone manufacturing in the country.
PIB Headquarters
1.13 KG Gold worth Rs. 44 lakhs & foreign currency worth Rs. 11.5 lakhs seized by Customs at Chennai Airport
On Thursday two passengers, Shaikh Abdullah, 28, Thamimun Ansari,33, of Ramanathapuram , who arrived from Dubai by Flight EK 546 and Abdul Fazid, 22, of Sivaganga, who arrived from Kuala lumpur by flight AK 13, were intercepted at exit.t. On personal search 2 nos. of semi finished crude gold chain of weighing 157 grams and 5 bundles of brown colour rubbery spread having gold were recovered which were kept concealed in rectum. On extraction 974 grams of Gold was recovered. Total 1.131 Kg gold valued at Rs. 44 lakhs was recovered and seized under Customs act 1962.
In another case, on Thursday morning, one Syed Mohamed, 22 , of Ramanathapuram, who was bound for Dubai by Indigo flight 6E-66 was intercepted after clearance of immigration, and on personal search was found to have concealed 5000 USD and 4300 Saudi Riyals concealed in his pant pocket and another 3500 USD concealed in rectum. Total foreign currency valued at Rs. 6.83 lakhs was recovered and seized under Custom Act 1962 read with FEMA, 2015.
Earlier on Wednesday one Sabeer Ahmed, 21, of Sivaganga , who was bound for KualaLumpur by Batik Air flight No ID 6019 was intercepted at departure terminal . On personal search 3500 Euros and 2200 GBP, valued at Rs. 4.75 lakhs were recovered which were found concealed in rectum and same were seized under Customs act 1962 read with FEMA, 2015.
Further investigation is in progress according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM attends Dussehra Celebrations at DDA Ground, Dwaraka
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended Dussehra Celebrations at DDA Ground, Dwaraka in New Delhi, today. Prime Minister greeted fellow Indians on Vijaya Dashami.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister said that India is a land of festivals. Due to our vibrant culture, there is always an occasion or festival in some parts of India. Through India’s festivals we celebrate the salient aspects of Indian culture. We get to know different types of art, music, song and dance, he added.
He said that India is a land of Shakti Sadhna. In the last nine days we worshipped Maa. Taking that spirit ahead, he called for working towards furthering empowerment as well as dignity of women.
Reminding about his talk on Ghar ki Laxmi during Maan ki Baat, Prime Minister called for celebrating the accomplishments of our Nari Shakti this Diwali. He said that today is Vijaya Dashami and also Air Force Day. India is phenomenally proud of our Air Force, he added.
At a time when we mark 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi, PM made a request on this Vijaya Dashami. He asked the people to take up one mission this year and work to fulfil it. This mission can be - not wasting food, conserving energy, saving water. He said that if we want to understand the power of collective spirit, we must seek inspiration from Bhagwan Shri Krishna and Bhagwan Shri Ram.
The Prime Minister watched the Ramleela organized by the Dwarka Sri Ram Leela Society. He also witnessed the burning of giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakarn and Meghnad signifying the triumph of good over evil, during the event.
Special Service and Features
Essay Writing, Elocution, Painting, Poem Writing competitions, on the theme “India: Past 75 & Next 25 - through the eyes of school Children” Tomorrow
The Government of India is organizing “AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV” to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence, India’s glorious history, culture and its achievements.
In line with this endeavor, the Income Tax Department, Commissionerate of Income Tax , Tamilnadu & Puducherry, proposes to conduct “AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV” at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Katpadi, Vellore on 17.06.2022 involving students from government schools in and around Vellore. Thirumathi. Rashmi Saxena Sahni, IRS., Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax , New Delhi, will be the Chief Guest for the programme.
Thiru. Kumaravel Pandian I.A.S, Collector, Vellore district and Thiru. Rajesh Kannan I.P.S, Superintendent of Police, Vellore district will be the guests of honour for the event.
As a part of the celebration, competitions will be conducted on 15.06.2022 amongst government school children in Essay Writing, Elocution, Painting, Poem Writing etc., on the theme “India: Past 75 & Next 25 - through the eyes of school children”.
In addition to the competitions, planting of tree saplings under the initiative “Befriend a Tree” will be organized. Under this initiative, the government school children will be encouraged to create green space and do the tree planting in the school premises and adopt the trees in order to inculcate environmental awareness and compassion in general. There will also be speeches by popular motivational speakers to boost self-confidence amongst government school children. Cultural show - Pancha Tantra Tales – by Koothu Pattarai, Chennai also will be performed.
These programs are being organized by the Income Tax Department with the help of the State School Education Department. This release issued by Income Tax Department, Commissionerate of Income Tax , Tamilnadu & Puducherry.
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Ministry of Textiles
US Secretary of Commerce H.E Ms. Gina Raimondo visits Handloom Haat; Witnesses live loom and craft demonstration
Union Minister of State for Railways and Textiles explains the vitality of handloom & handicrafts; stresses upon their circularity and sustainability
US Secretary of Commerce H.E Ms. Gina Raimondo witnessed the live loom and craft demonstration during a visit to the Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi where she was hosted by Union Minister of State for Railways and Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh today. She interacted with women artisans & weavers and appreciated the significant contribution of women in the textiles sector.
The week long celebratory program has been organised by Ministry of Textiles, as part of International women’s day #ViraasatCelebratingShakti at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi from 6th to 12th March 2023.
In the spirit of the celebration of India’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, 75 stalls have been put up by women handloom weavers, craft persons, entrepreneurs & designers including many national awardees. Union Minister of State for Railways and Textiles explained the vitality of handloom & handicrafts to the US Secretary of Commerce with special focus on their importance as part of India’s cultural heritage and as source of employment for a large number of people, especially women. She further stressed upon the circularity & sustainability in Handicrafts and Handlooms.
Circularity in textiles aims to shift from the take-make-dispose linear value chain into a circular system where value is retained for a longer period. Focus is on reducing waste in the value stream by employing different circular strategies like recycle, repair, reuse/remanufacture, rental and resale.
Sustainability has gained importance as per SDG commitments. Handloom and Handicraft pioneer sustainability with the use of natural local raw material, natural dyes, recycled material etc.
The exhibition is open to the public from 11 am to 8 pm till 12.03.2023.
Special Service and Features
Awareness Program on the Design Component of the MSME Innovative Scheme
National Institute of Technology Puducherry, Karaikal and Ministry of Micro Small Medium Enterprises, Government of India have jointly organized an “Awareness Program on the Design Component of the MSME Innovative Scheme” on 20th March 2023 at NIT Puducherry.
The chief guest of the event was Dr. K Sankaranarayanasamy, Director, NIT Puducherry. Dr. S Sundaravarathan, Registrar, NIT Puducherry, joined as Honorable Guest. Dr. N Sendhil Kumar, Dean, Research and Consultancy, NIT Puducherry, Karaikal, was the guest speaker, and Mr. Amit Nain, Deputy General Manager, MSME Technology Centre Puducherry, was the guest of honor for the event. Dr. Ansuman Mahapatra, Associate Dean, Research and Consultancy, NIT Puducherry, organized and coordinated the event. The event was attended by 20 MSMEs and students from Karaikal.
Dr. Ansuman Mahapatra, welcomed the participants and the dignitaries. Dr. K Sankaranarayanasamy, Dr. S Sundaravarathan, Dr. N Sendhil Kumar, and MR. Amit Nain was welcomed to the event with a flower bucket and shawl. The chief guest, Dr. K Sankaranarayanasamy said that this initiative will improve the relation between MSMEs and NIT Puducherry. NIT Puducherry will always be a part of all the MSME related activities and help the local MSMEs to grow.
The honorable guest, Dr. S. Sundaravarathan said that NIT Puducherry has always taken initiatives to organize this type of event for the society at Karaikal and will always provide support to the MSMEs and industries in and around Karaikal and Puducherry. Dr. Ansuman Mahapatra introduced the audience to Industry Design, Innovation, and Product Design Principles with various design examples.
Then the Guest Speaker, Dr. N Sendhil Kumar, explained the Design Component of the MSME Innovative Scheme objectives, eligibility criteria, financial assistance, design project, student design project, how to apply, implementation mechanism, and assessment criteria. At the end, the Guest of Honor, Mr. Amit Nain, explained the various facilities provided by MSME Technology Centre Puducherry. The participants can leverage the facility to create design prototypes or small-scale manufacturing, also can upgrade their skill by enrolled themselves in skill development programs.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Intense wet spell over west, central & adjoining east India during next 5 days
Isolated heavy to very heavy falls most likely to continue over Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra & Coastal Karnataka
Isolated extremely heavy falls is also very likely over Konkan & Goa  and Madhya Maharashtra on 03rd & 04th July; Gujarat region on 04th & 05th July, 2020
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department :
Intense wet spell over west, central & adjoining east India during next 5 days
- Due to high convergence of strong moist westerly/southwesterly winds from the Arabian sea along west coast and cyclonic circulation over south Gujarat & neighbourhood in lower tropospheric levels, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls most likely to continue over Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra & Coastal Karnataka during next 5 days. Isolated extremely heavy falls  is also very likely over Konkan & Goa  and Madhya Maharashtra on 03rd & 04th July; Gujarat region on 04th & 05th July, 2020.
- A cyclonic circulation lies over East Uttar Pradesh & neighbourhood and a north-south trough runs from East Uttar Pradesh to East Vidarbha in lower tropospheric levels. It is most likely to cause fairly widespread to widespread rainfall/thundershower activity with isolated heavy to very heavy falls over central & adjoining east India during next 5 days.
For detailed forecast & warnings for next 5 days, please see the link here.
Kindly visit www.imd.gov.in for updates.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves construction of New 4 - Lane Bridge  with its approaches from km 0/0 to km 14/500 across river Ganga on NH-19 at Patna in the State of Bihar on EPC Mode
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the project for construction of a 5.634 km long new 4 - lane bridge across river Ganga, just 38 meters on upstream side of the existing MG Setu, along with approaches from km 0/0 to km 14/500 on NH-19 at Patna in the State of Bihar with a capital cost of Rs. 2926.42 crore. The construction period for the project is three and a half years.and likely to be completed by January, 2023.
This mega project is 14.500 km long and passes through Patna, Saran and Vaishali districts of Bihar. The project includes 5634 meter long major bridge parallel to the existing old MG Setu, 4 number of Vehicular Underpasses , one Rail Over Bridge , 1580 meter long one viaduct, 110 meter long one flyover, 4 minor bridges, 5 numbers bus shelters and 13 road junctions.
River Ganga divides the State of Bihar in two parts, North Bihar and South Bihar, and the existing 4 - lane  old M G Setu is an important bridge across river Ganga connecting north Bihar with its capital city of Patna besides facilitating the movement of traffic from Nepal, East UP, North Bihar and North Bengal to Patna, South Bihar and Jharkhand. Though this old MG Setu is 4- lane, but an additional bridge is now very much required due to increased volume of traffic, which is more than 60,000 PCUs at present.
This new 4-lane bridge will provide for an arrangement of 8-lane movement of traffic by supporting existing old 4-lane MG Setu. The traffic crossing river Ganga through the combination of this 8 - lane bridge will get best mobility, comfort and convenience alongwith safer travel. The project will greatly facilitate the traffic movement without any congestion for the road users alongwith socio - economic benefits to the society at large.
In addition, this project of new bridge will generate direct employment of about 20.94 lakh mandays during construction.
It is worth a mention that there were only 13 bridges on river Ganges between Allahabad to Farakka before May' 2014. Additional 20 bridges have been planned/ constructed or under construction in the above stretch after 2014, thus totaling the number of bridges to 33. Out of these 20 additional bridges, 5 bridges have already been opened to traffic and construction work on 7 bridges is in progress. Out of the balance 8 bridge projects, which are planned for construction, work on Farakka, Sahebganj, Mokamah and Phaphamau is likely to start very soon. The present New Ganga bridge at Patna would be thus be the 30th Bridge on river Ganges between Allahabad and Farakka.
Ministry of Finance
6.84 crore ITRs verified out of 6.98 crore ITRs filed for AY 2023-24 with over 88% of verified ITRs processed as on 5th Sept. 2023
More than 2.45 crore refunds for AY 2023-24 issued
The Income Tax Department is committed to process the Income Tax Returns  in a speedy and efficient manner. As on 05.09.2023, 6.98 crore ITRs for AY 2023-24 were filed, out of which 6.84 crore ITRs have been verified. More than 6 crore ITRs of AY 2023-24 have been processed out of the verified ITRs as on 05.09.2023, resulting in processing of over 88% of the verified ITRs. More than 2.45 crore refunds for AY 2023-24 have already been issued.
The Department’s efforts to provide seamless and expeditious taxpayer services are being continuously strengthened. In line with the same, average processing time of ITRs  has been reduced to 10 days for Returns filed for AY 2023-24 compared to 82 days for AY 2019-20 and 16 days for AY 2022-23.
It is pertinent to state that the Department is not able to process the following categories of ITRs for want of certain information/action on the part of taxpayers:
- There are about 14 lakh ITRs for AY 2023-24 which have been filed but are yet to be verified by the taxpayers as on 04.09.2023. Failure to verify the Returns causes delays in processing as the Return can only be taken up for processing once the verification has been completed by the taxpayer. Taxpayers are urged to complete the verification process immediately.
- There are about 12 lakh verified ITRs in which further information has been sought by the Department, for which requisite communication has been sent to the taxpayers through their registered e-filing accounts. Taxpayers are requested to respond to such communication expeditiously.
There are several cases in which the ITRs have been processed and refunds have also been determined but the Department is unable to issue them as taxpayers have not yet validated their bank account in which the refund is to be credited. Taxpayers are requested to validate their bank accounts through the e-filing portal.
The Department remains committed to speedy processing and expeditious issue of refunds and solicits the cooperation of the taxpayers.
President's Secretariat
President of India to attend the 8TH convocation of the Lovely Professional University tomorrow
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will visit Punjab  tomorrow  where he will attend the 8th Convocation of the Lovely Professional University.
Ministry of Science & Technology
G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering  Conference on Scientific challenges and opportunities for sustainable blue economy at Diu tomorrow
The main theme of RIIG during India’s G-20 Presidency in 2023 is “Research and Innovation for an Equitable Society”
Opportunities for a sustainable blue economy to be discussed at G20 RIIG conference in Diu
Delegates from G20 members, invited guest countries, international organizations and invited expert participants from the scientific community will deliberate on the ways forward towards building a sustainable blue-economy at the G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering  Conference to be held on 18 May 2023 at Diu .
Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology , Govt of India and the G20 RIIG Chair, will Chair the meeting. This G20 RIIG conference is being coordinated by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India. Over 35 foreign delegates and 40 Indian experts, delegates and invitees are expected to participate in the conference. Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary MoES shall coordinate the proceedings of the RIIG Conference.
The main theme of RIIG during India’s G-20 Presidency in 2023 is “Research and Innovation for an Equitable Society”. The four priority areas of RIIG under India’s G20 Presidency are i) Materials for Sustainable Energy; ii) Circular bio-economy; iii) Eco-Innovations for Energy Transition; and iv) Scientific Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Blue Economy. The RIIG Conferences on Materials for Sustainable Energy; Circular bio-economy and Eco-Innovations for Energy Transition have already been concluded at Ranchi, Dibrugarh and Dharamshala respectively.
The RIIG Diu Conference on Blue Economy shall foster knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices between G20 members on several key sub-themes including  Blue Economy Sectors and Opportunities,  Marine Pollution,  Coastal and Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity,  Observations, Data and Information Services,  Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning,  Deep-Sea Exploration, New and Renewable Offshore Energy, and  Blue Economy Policies and Strategies.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 15.16 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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15,16,36,435
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 15.16 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurates three Flight Training Academies in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
- Soon to begin direct flight between Khajuraho and Varanasi : Scindia
- The two academies are fixed-wing FTOs, and one is a helicopter FTO.
- With this development, the number of FTOs in Madhya Pradesh will increase to six.
Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel inaugurated three Flight Training Organizations  today in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
With the opening of three FTOs in Khajuraho, the total number of FTOs in Madhya Pradesh will be six, three at Khajuraho, one at Indore, one at Sagar, and one at Guna. These six FTOs will enhance the potential of the state to be a major contributor to pilots in the aviation industry.
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announced to soon begin wide body aircraft between Khajuraho and Varanasi.
He said, “Khajuraho has a rich heritage of culture, it is our resolve to connect Khajuraho through air mode.”
“In last nine years, aviation sector has seen exponential growth. 148 Airports, including nine heliports & two water aerodromes, have been developed during the period which would go up to 200 in coming four years”, stated the minister.
He said, “The fleet size also registered a 75% growth from 400 aeroplanes in 2013 to 700. We are committed to increase this number between 1200-1500 in coming 4 to 5 years.”
“In 2016, there were only 28 flying academy organistions which is now increased to 57. Last year, 1135 commercial pilot licenses were issued by DGCA which is a record in itself. This year that number has increased to 731 in just five months”, he added.
Indian Flying Academy: Indian Flying Academy is a unit of Shaurya Flight Sim Pvt Ltd that has been established at Khajuraho Airport under the 'Aatam Nirbhar Bharat’ initiative taken by the honorable Prime Minister. It has acquired 05 aircraft of which 04 have already arrived. Of these 04 aircraft, 03 aircraft are Single-Engine Aircraft consisting of two Diamond DA 40, one Evektor, and one Multi Engine aircraft-Diamond DA 42. Indian Flying Academy will have a capacity of 40 students for Flying Training per batch and the FTO will have 2 batches per year.
Flyola Aviation Academy - Helicopter FTO: Flyola Aviation Academy Helicopter FTO is Asia's first Commercial Helicopter Pilot License  Training Institute. FlyOla Aviation Academy currently has two Robinson R44 helicopters in its fleet and is having a capacity of 20 students for Flying Training at a time.
Flyola Aviation Academy -Fixed Wing FTO: The Fixed Wing FTO of Flyola Aviation Academy is giving training on multi-engine training aircraft which is considered a high-performance aircraft. The Trainer fleet of Flyola Aviation Academy consists of: -
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- 02 Cessna 172 Aircraft
- 04 Multi-Engine Aircraft: -
- 03 King Air C 90A Aircraft
- 01 Super King Air B200 Aircraft.
Flyola Aviation Academy can train 20 cadets in one batch. For this, FTO has 04 flying instructors.